A 2013 filing resurfaced, claiming “XRP was patented by the U.S. government.”
But here’s the truth 👇
✨ What It Really Is:
✅ Trademark filing by Ripple (then OpenCoin) on Dec 31, 2013
✅ Described XRP as a secure digital payment option
✅ Protected the XRP brand, not a government patent
✨ Why It Matters Today:
🔹 Shows Ripple’s early vision: cross-border + secure payments
🔹 Trademark proves brand ownership & long-term strategy
🔹 NOT a U.S. endorsement or patent of XRP
⚠️ Patent ≠ Trademark
A patent = invention protection 🛠️
A trademark = brand name protection ™
💡 Bottom Line: XRP wasn’t “patented by the U.S.” — but Ripple secured the name early, proving its long-term commitment to payments & finance 🌍
